(BALTIMORE – June 18, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, has officially announced that the City of Baltimore will remain the home of its Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament through 2029. The decision by the CIAA Board of Directors follows a successful five-year run in Charm City — a tenure that has proven to be both economically and culturally impactful. Baltimore first hosted the CIAA Tournament virtually in 2021 due to the pandemic and then in person beginning in 2022. The tournament has grown into a hallmark event for the city,…

🎉 Exciting news for Baltimore and HBCUs!In an exclusive on BMORENews, Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, 10th President of Bowie State University and Chair of the CIAA Board, celebrates the announcement of the CIAA Tournament’s 4‑year extension in Baltimore, now extended through 2026. With the CIAA move already generating an estimated $30 million annually in economic impact, this extension represents a significant win for our city, our historically Black universities, and a vibrant pipeline of student‑athlete opportunities Why it matters: Sustains economic growth in Baltimore Uplifts Bowie State and its HBCU peers Reinforces long‑term investment in student‑athlete development 💡 Watch the full video…

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Al Hutchinson shares his perspective on the wonderful news for Baltimore tourism. Watch full video on YouTube

BMORENEWS.COMPresents Doni Glover 6.0 Reinvention. Resilience. Relevance.Friday, June 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMBaltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 🎤 Keynote Address Wanda DraperFormer Executive Director, Reginald F. Lewis MuseumBroadcast Legend | Media Trailblazer 🎤 Reception Emcee Marc Clarke, The Good News Show 🎤 Main Event Co-Emcees Kelli Redmond Bagby & John Milton Wesley 🌟 Special Guests Maryland First Lady Dawn MooreRodericka ApplewhaiteFormer White House Director of Black Media 🎶 Musical Performances by Craig Alston – Acclaimed SaxophonistKhalil Campbell – Virtuoso Violinist 🏆 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees David L. Murphy, Sr. Barry Simms…

One man has been murdered while another man tries to heal his trauma. A gripping true story exploring violence, mental health, and trauma,  A Life for a Life follows Kevin Shird and Damion Neal, who met as inmates in the Federal Correctional Institute, Allenwood. Kevin is serving time for drug trafficking, and he suffers from severe nightmares and sleep deprivation due to past traumas and copes through rigorous exercise instead of medication. He tries to guide Damion, a temperamental young man, hoping to keep him out of trouble in a dangerous environment and reunite him with his young daughter. In 2004,…

(BALTIMORE – June 17, 2025) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future—it’s the present. It’s in our phones, our workplaces, our homes—and yes, it’s steadily moving into schools and classrooms. While I’m excited about the advancements AI offers, I’m equally concerned that conversations around AI and education in our communities are either delayed, dismissed, or dominated by fear. Now, I understand that based on this country’s history, the Black community has cause to be cautious about emerging systems—especially those created without us in mind. From discriminatory testing practices to biased surveillance tech, we’ve seen how “innovation” can sometimes…

(BALTIMORE – June 17, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and the enduring mission of BMORENews. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011, honoring nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing…

Emmy-Nominated Doni Glover Show: LIVE! from New Orleans Join us on the ground in the Big Easy as we go LIVE from New … Watch full video on YouTube

Join us as we celebrate excellence! This video spotlights the 2025 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees—incredible … Watch full video on YouTube